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1 Occupational Therapy in a Medicare-Approved Hotne Health Agency (health care delivery, reimbursement, treatment) Anne MacRae The clinical and professwnal considerations of the occupational therapist in a Medicare-approved home health agency are discussed. These considerations include the effect of M edzcare regulations on occupatwnal therapy screening, evaluation, treatment, and dischmge. An occupational therapy chart 1'eview was conducted to determine the diagnoses of patients, the duration of treatment, and the outcome of interventwns. The results show that the majority of patients referred to an occupational therapist have more than one tteatable diagnosis. The average duration of treatment is 7.25 visits per patient. The outcome of intervention shows that 79% of patients treated by occupational therapy were able to remain safely at home either independentl)1 or with assistance. T he recent trend in health care is to provide alternatives to hospitalization and institutionalization. The constantly rising cost of a hospital stay and an increase in the elderly and disabled populations have created a large demand for other options. The im plementation of diagnostic related groups (DRGs), the classification system presently employed for hospital Medicare reimbursement, has further encouraged shorter hospital stays. As a result, the types of patients receiving health services in the home are changing dramatically, and referrals to home health agencies are skyrocketing. For example, one proprietary home health agency, located in Oakland, California, experienced a phenomenal 18% per month growth rate over a threemonth period in The purpose of this paper is to describe the role of occupational therapy in a specific Medicare-approved home health agency. The clinical and professional considerations of the occupational therapist in this setting are discussed along with the implications of third-party reimbursement and changes in the types of patient referrals. A six-month retrospective chart review was conducted at a home health agency located in Oakland, CA. Data gathered in diagnostic categories of patients being treated by occupational therapy along with information on the duration of treatment and outcome of intervention are discussed. Medicare and the Home Health Agency To be eligible for Medicare certification, an agency must do the following: 1. provide at least one therapeutic service in addition to skilled nursmg; 2. have policies developed by at least one physician and one registered nurse; 3. maintain records and charts for all patients;. employ professional personnel that meet qualification standards by graduating from an approved program of study or by being eligible for appropriate certification examinations; and 5. provide for regular review of policies. To receive individual treatment reimbursement, Medicare regula- Anne MacRae, OTR, Therapy Supervisor, Rehabilitation Health Associates, Inc., Oakland, CA The American Journal ofoccupatwnal Therapy 721
2 tions require that a patient obtain a physician's orders along with a justification of the medical necessity and frequency of all provided services. Furthermore, the patient must be considered homebound and services must not be duplicated (1). To comply with these regulations, coordination of all services and thorough documentation is essential. Whether or not a patient is receiving duplicate services from other sources should be determined during the screening process. This may be complicated if more than one primary physician is involved in the case, because referrals may have been made to more than one agency. Duplication of services can also occur within just one agency. For example, an occupational therapist and a physical therapist may duplicate services by providing the same patient with an upper extremity range of motion program. In such a case, one of the services may be denied reimbursement. Team conferences, complete documentation, and definition of roles within the agency can minimize the duplication of services. Patient Population Because patients have short hospital stays today, home health agencies must now provide services to a more severely ill population; this population often has chronic illnesses and more than one diagnosed condition. Data collected on 68 home health patients from July through December 1983 showed that 65% of them had more than one treatable diagnosis (see Table 1). Screening In compliance with present Medicare regulations, occupational Table 1 Diagnostic Analysis of Occupational Therapy Patients Diagnosis (Reason for referral) Parkinson's disease Cardiac Other Orthopedic Arthritis Postsurgical Renal Respiratory disease Neurological (CVA and Brain Injury) Total Number of Patients Percentage with Multiple Diagnosis Patients defined as having multiple diagnoses were those with additional disorders actually treated by occupational therapy. Neurological disorders category was the only one with less than 50% multiple diagnoses. A possible explanation for this variance is that the functional impairments caused by the neurological disorders can be so catastrophic that other conditions are either masked or treatment is not a priority. therapists may only begin treatment after a registered nurse, speech therapist, or a physical therapist has completed an initial assessment (1). Formerly, occupational therapy could only be provided in conjunction with one of these services. In 1981, Medicare regulations were changed to allow the continuance of occu pational therapy services after the need for physical therapy, nursing, or speech therapy has ended. However, the need for occupational therapy alone does not qualify an individual for Medicare coverage (2). This restriction, although liberalized, may still not be cost efficient. A patient's dependence in activities of daily living (ADL) is often the reason why he or she is homebound. The need for ADL training, equipment, and home modification can best be determined by an occupational therapist; in some cases, this may be the only service truly required to prevent a patient's institutionalization or ADL dependency. In an agency that uses the team approach, the occupational therapist needs to take an active role in orienting other team members to occupational therapy philosophy, modalities, and services. Ongoing education within the team and referring physicians and maintenance of open lines of communication are essential for appropriate referrals to occupational therapy. Part of the screening process of the Medicare-approved home health agency is to determine if the patient is homebound. This is not always a simple task, because the regulation is subject to interpretation. The regulation states that a normal inability to leave home, except for infrequent periods of relatively short duration such as a doctor's visit or "an occasional trip to the barber," is the guideline for considering an individual homebound. However, someone with two fractured shoulders who could not dress, bathe, or prepare meals independently could be denied homebound status because he or she is ambulatory. An ongoing reevaluation of a patient's homebound status is required during the course of treat 722 November 198, Volume 38, Number 11
3 ment. Using the team approach to make this judgment is helpful, because different observations, professional opinions, and data can be used to define a patient's status more clearly. Evaluation Medicare regulations require therapists to document treatment for every home visit. As a result, occupational therapy evaluation becomes an ongoing process that is integrated with the treatment. The initial occupational therapy evaluation consists of functional assessments to determine a patient's upper extremity strength and range, coordination, balance, and his or her ability to perform independent ADLs. Information is also gathered concerning his or her avocationai interests, mental status, support systems, and activity level. In-depth reflex and sensory testing along with perceptual dysfunction evaluation are conducted if necessary. Treatment begins with the first home visit and is recorded with the evaluation results. Familiarity with the home environment is often comforting to the patients; this is especially important for those individuals having decreased sensory functions or mental status deficits. Many of the patients referred to home health agencies have experienced a recent hospitalization. Returning home allows them to regain a sense of control in their lives, which is often denied them in the hospital. Patients can then begin to assess their deficits more realistically and work with the therapist on appropriate treatment planning. To foster this renewed sense of autonomy, it is imperative that the occupational therapy evaluation focus on the patient's perceived needs and interests, and involve the patient in goal setting. One obvious advantage to evaluation in the home setting is that home-modification and equipment needs can be directly assessed. Occupational therapists in hospital settings rarely have the opportunity to conduct a home visit with their patients and must rely on hospital observations and interviews for their home-modification recommendations. Treatment Modalities used in treatment will vary depending on the needs of the patient. However, certain facets of treatment require a different emphasis in a home setting. Equipment. Occupational therapists in a home health agency often need to be creative in their equipment usage, because the storage and transporting of clinical tools is usually impractical. However, common household items can be used for a variety of activities; this provides the patient with greater involvement and familiarity with the tools. For example, a rolling pin used on surfaces of graded resistance can be used to increase upper extremity range and strength; a patient's golf balls and tees can be used to improve his or her coordination. This creative use of equipment presumes that the therapist has a thorough understanding of the goals, motivations, and desired results of the activity. Approach. A primary emphasis of home treatment is to assist patients in reconstructing previous activity patterns, which were disrupted by accident or illness, and in developing new patterns, which are compatible with their present condition. The medical model commonly used in hospitals is often irrelevant in the home setting because of the large number of homebound patients having chronic disorders. The therapist must be aware not only of the patient's physical condition but also the environmental, social, and personal influences on the patient, which are often not addressed in the hospital. Using a holistic approach, an occupational therapist can facilitate a patient's reintegration into the community. Prevention. Typical problems of home health care patients include decreased endurance, strength, and sensation, poor balance and mobility, and perceptual disorders and confusion; these problems increase the risk of accidents in the home. Therefore, prevention becomes an essential component of the home health treatment process. Every treatment plan is designed to increase the patient's safety awareness and knowledge of emergency procedures, create a safe environment, and provide the patient with programs and information on preventive health care. Home programs on how to prevent exacerbations of existing disorders are also available. Such programs include joint protection, energy conservation, and exercise. Education. It is important to educate patients and their families on home programs and to prepare them for the responsibility of ongoing treatment and prevention. For occupational therapy to be successful, patients must incorporate occupational therapy concepts into their daily lives. Both the patients and their families are encouraged to solve problems with the therapist and question the modalities and techniques used. Important factors to assist patients and their families in adjustment and allow them to plan for the re- The American Journal of Occupational Therapy 723
4 sponsibility of continued care realistically include discussions of disease processes, expectations, and stress levels. Early in the treatment course, home programs are provided both verbally and in writing. This allows the therapist to adjust and reinforce the program as needed and ensures that everyone involved understands the program. Duration. The duration of the treatment is determined by the patient's progress, his or her compliance with the programs, and the nature of the disorder itself. The retrospective chart review (see Table 2) shows that each of the 68 patients treated by occupational therapy (from July through December 1983) received an average of 7.25 occu pational therapist visits at an average rate of 2 visits per week. Patients with neurological disorders, such as a brain injury, received the largest number of visits. However, diagnosis alone has not been a reliable method of determining treatment duration. Data on the severity of the disorder would have been helpful. However, a more desirable method would be a standardized index of functional impairment. An average of 7.25 occupational therapist visits per patient over a four- to eight-week period is an indication of the cost-effectiveness of home health services. Cost comparisons between home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals are difficult because of varying treatment times, prices per unit of service, and different calculations of overhead expenses. However, the average cost of a hospital room is $250/day, and skilled nursing facilities cost an average of $70/day (3). A substantial savings for federal programs such as Medicare could be gained simply by eliminating the cost of 2-hour room and board. Discharge Medicare regulations require occupational therapists to discharge patients who fail to show continued progress toward stated goals within a reasonable amount of time, do not comply with the rehabilitation program, or have achieved maximum potential. A patient must be discharged from the agency when he or she no longer requires skilled intervention from either a therapist or a nurse or when he or she is no longer considered homebound. Table 2 Average Number of Occupational Therapy Visits per Diagnostic Category DIagnosis Respiratury disease Cardiac Renal Parkinson's disease Other Postsurgical Orthopedic Arthritis Neurological Total Standard deviation = Number of Average Number of Patients Total Visits Visits per Patient Discharge can be difficult for the patient, who still feels the need for assistance in the home, either for personal care or support. The occupational therapist should work closely 'with other team members, including the case manager and the social worker, to prepare the patient for discharge. When treatment begins, patients are informed of the nature of home health services and reimbursement policy, and planning for discharge should also begin at this time. Support services, opportunities for social and leisure development, and referrals to other community agencies are discussed with the patient prior to discharge. Outcome of Occupational Therapy Intervention One of the primary goals of occupational therapy in a home health agency is to alleviate functional impairments and enable a person to remain safely at home. <\. study of patients treated by occupational therapy over a sixmonth period showed 79% were able to remain at home either independently or with assistance (see Table 3). Patients having a single diagnosis were 6% more likely to remain at home with or without assistance than those having multiple diagnoses. Individuals with a single diagnosis were 1% more likely to remain at home without assistance than those with multiple diagnoses. Ten of the sixty-eight patients were placed in skilled or intermediate care facilities. It is not possible to determine from available data exactly how many of these patients might have been able to remain at home if assistance were available. Professional Considerations Home health care provides occu 72 November 198, Volume 38, Number 11
5 Table 3 Comparison of Intervention Outcomes of Single-Diagnosis and Multiple Diagnoses Patients Classification Independent Assist Placement Expired Totals Number of singlediagnosis patients Percent of singlediagnosis patients Number of multiplediagnoses patients Percent of multiplediagnoses patients Number of total patients Percent of total patients Patients designated as needing assistance at home are those individuals needing the help of another for at least one activity of daily living. These assistants include family members, significant others, or nonprofessional paid personnel such as attendants, aides, or homemakers. and research would be beneficial to the continued growth of occu pational therapy in this area of practice. Occupational therapy network ing could also be the basis for po litical and educational involvement representing home care. Crucial areas for the future of occupa tional therapy in home care lie in the involvement of consulting and educating third-party payment sources and regulatory agencies. pational therapists with a unique opportunity; using the medical model, they can employ the traditional values of activity and taskoriented therapy not often found in institutional settings. The sudden growth and rapidly changing status of home care also offer opportunities for program development, research, administration, and peer education. Occu pational therapists working in a home care setting are often isolated from other occu pational therapists; thus, they must have excellent observation, diagnostic, and communication skills to deliver quality treatment. Occupational therapists in a home health agency rarely are able to use established treatment protocols or clinical tools specific to home care. However, these problems can be overcome by networking. Sharing ideas of treatment modalities, home programs, documentation, Summary Occupational therapists working within Medicare guidelines for a home health agency have limita tions on the types and amounts of services they can provide. These therapists are also treating a growing number of severely ill patients, who might be institutional ized if home care services were not available. The rapid changes in patient population and reimbursement patterns cause high levels of stress for professionals and patients alike. However, these changes also provide patients with a variety of choices for health care treatment and give health care professionals career development opportunities. Occupational therapists have a valuable service to offer the homebound patient; occupational therapy treatment has been successful in alleviating functional impairments, thus alla-wing patients to remain safely in their homes. Thus, the challenge to home care occupational therapists is to substantiate further the ability of occupational therapy to provide cost-effective quality home health care. Acknowledgments The author thanks Lela A. Llo rens, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, for her valuable support, and June Ma selbas, OTR, Cindy Kautz, OTR, and Terry Patterson, OTR, for their assistance in data collection. REFERENCES 1. Medicare/Medicaid Guide, Vol 1. US Dept of Commerce Clearinghouse, June Government and Legal Affairs: Occupational Therapy Medicare Handbook. Rockville, MD AOTA, Donlan TG: No place like home: That's increasingly true these days for health care. Barron's: 7, March 21, 1983 RELATED READINGS Brehm HP: Medical Care for the Aged. New York: Praeger, 1980 Pollak W: Expanding Health Benefits for the Elderly. Washington, DC: The Urban Institute, 1979, vol. 1 Your Medicare Handbook, publication No US Dept of Health and Human Services, Social Security Admin, 1982 The American Journal of Occllpalional Therapy 725
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